Hello from another (almost) newbie

[Tenrocca]

Dont need bumpers - and I well known NSW CR guy had his car ready for engineering in 3 months....he's built it 2 more times since though! Are you getting one of the new CR chassis?

Also if looking for a engine box consider new. There are terrific deals around on L76\L98\LS2 engines and T56's. There isnt a swag of older commodore owners transplanting in these 6lt engine for nothing. L76+cam = 300kw+ at the wheels.

Do fords come in beige?

[Philm]

HI Gregg,
Congratulations on your purchase.

I had the same experience as you with my build, with the threat of the new ADRS coming into play I had about 3 months to finish my car to a standard that would pass engineering and registration.

I would check with your engineer, but there are many things you can do without. You will find that a very basic car, without bumpers, windscreen, wipers etc will pass.

The cr community is fairly strong and there will always be someone arround for advice or help, I know that there is an underbody exhaust system that a few guys have used for rego.

As you are not looking at ppainting straight away, ask Ian if he will used coloured Gel Coat when making the body, they can look quite good at a few paces. Craigs brother John, has done his this way and the car looks great.

I understand that there are few options on motor choices so if you have to build a rebodied comodore thats ok, we all cant have the best....

Good luck, enjoy your build.


Phil

[gjkrv8]

Thanks evryone for your feedback.

I wasnt sure if 5 months was do able.

I was trying to obtain an earlier engine from a wreck etc, but I could only seem to source an older Euro 2 model - hence my need to finish by end of 2008. I really wante to use a donor vehicle/wreck to make sure I didnt have to source a lot of bits that dont come with a crate/new negine.

I am planning to get as much bits in advance as possible. I'll actually have the engine/gearbox ECU, Clutch Master Cylinder etc in advance as well as bits like seats, wiring harness, lights, belts, warning lights, radiator, fan etc.

I am hoping to hit the ground running as soome as the chassis/body arrives.

I am planning on going to the Vic Cobra Car Club AGM in early MAy, so hope to meet some of the VIC people.

Rgds

Gregg

[400TT]

I expect it will be a lot cheaper as well for an older euro2 engine.

Out of curiosity, how much are you looking at for engine & box & all required parts.

Is this ebay item in the ball park price wise, I thought they can be had for less money than that? Ebay Item: 280216276898

"Curently wrecking a Holden VY2004 SS crewman with a 6speed gearbox, 61 000kms, well sell complete running Gear conversion, Will give Warranty with the conversion , licensed motor dealer. $6500 But It Now in NSW"

VY Series II, that's a Euro2 compliant engine in my books.

[gjkrv8]

Originally Posted by 400TT

I expect it will be a lot cheaper as well for an older euro2 engine.

Out of curiosity, how much are you looking at for engine & box & all required parts.

Is this ebay item in the ball park price wise, I thought they can be had for less money than that? Ebay Item: 280216276898

"Curently wrecking a Holden VY2004 SS crewman with a 6speed gearbox, 61 000kms, well sell complete running Gear conversion, Will give Warranty with the conversion , licensed motor dealer. $6500 But It Now in NSW"

VY Series II, that's a Euro2 compliant engine in my books.

Yep, my info tells me VY Series II is Euro 2.

The one I am looking at is on the Holden LS1 forum. Its got a lot more K's (>150K) on it, I am looking at $4500 for engine, gearbox, ECU, clutch pedal/cylinder, engine wiring harness and he said he'd even get the security removed from the ECU. I am going to NSW next week to have a first hand look. I was a bit concerned about the K's but I thought I'd put the engine in for rego and then reco it after its registered. The one on eBay looks interseting I might take a look at that as well as the lower K's look more attractive for not too much more. Other prices I have had for old VY series 1 combinations have been $7500, so $6500 looks interesting.

I have struggled to find any wreck/conversions for VZ Euro III. I have been trawling through eBay, Trading Post, Fowles/Manhiem, and about 10 different wrecker/salvage guys to no avail.

Ideally I would have liked a Euro III to give me til end of 2009.

[alffie]

Are you getting the new CR chassis with the VE rearend? Also are you getting body prepped by Ians painter? The doors and boot etc need a fair bit of work for them to fit nicely before paint so allow for that time. Have you looked at a holden dealer for a Brand new LS2 and T56? There was a few selling LS2s for around $4500. There is a thread on here about which dealers they were. You should be able to get it done in 5 months. Make sure you order all the bits you need now because thats what will hold you up. Ian says you can pull the engine out with the body on but it aint easy, pull the body off when you get the roller and fit everything then refit the body, There aint no way I can remove the radiator with the body on!!

[Rebel1]

Originally Posted by Philm

HI I understand that there are few options on motor choices so if you have to build a rebodied comodore thats ok, we all cant have the best....

Good luck, enjoy your build.

Phil

Subtle, very subtle note rule 2